US Bridges

FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · In Gallatin · Structure no. 83M33280001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,029
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,029 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,656 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3328 343824X
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Gallatin
RouteCity Street 3328
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38363, -86.43768
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,029 (2021)
Projected traffic8,656 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,029 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3328 343824X over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.